100-level

SPAN101
Beginners' Spanish A
Description
An introductory language course for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
SPAN102
Beginners' Spanish B
Description
A language course following on from SPAN 101, for those with limited knowledge of Spanish.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPAN101, NCEA Level 2, or placement test.

200-level

SPAN201
Intermediate Spanish Language A
Description
Review of the basic features of Spanish that leads into an intensified examination of more complex structures for both conversational and written Spanish, including a wide range of verb structures.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPAN102, NCEA Level 3, or placement test.
SPAN202
Intermediate Spanish Language B
Description
The course focuses on developing students' ability to read and write Spanish of a level commensurate with original texts drawn from contemporary cultural and scholarly debates.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPAN201 or placement test. Note: This course assumes a relatively high level of proficiency in the Spanish language. Even well prepared high school students should therefore enrol for the prerequisite course SPAN201 before trying to enter SPAN202.
SPAN203
Spanish Conversation and Pronunciation
Description
Conducted strictly in Spanish, this course will offer students an opportunity to engage in conversation on a number of captivating topics given in a variety of formats with the goal of further developing oral proficiency, improving grammatical accuracy and improving pronunciation. Different types of discourse such as narration, debate, and dramatic dialogue will be emphasized. At the same time, students will also be exposed to other language skills such as listening, reading and writing.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPAN201 or placement test.
SPAN205
Journey through Hispanic Civilisation and Culture
Description
This course employs a historical approach to study Hispanic civilisation and culture. The first part of the course will focus on Spanish history and culture and the second part will be devoted to the history and the culture of Latin America. This course does not require any previous knowledge of Spanish as it will be taught in English.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100 level from SPAN, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
SPAN305
EURA234
European Foreign Policy in the 21st Century
Description
This course focuses on how the EU, and its member states, are adapting to an international role in the 21st century. The course will critically examine the institutions of EU foreign and security policy, the creation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and the increasing number of civilian and military crisis management operations. The course assesses the EU's emergent strategy and strategic culture and strands of its foreign policy in action. Particular attention is given to EU development policy, the EU's engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals, EU trade policy, as well as how the EU engages with other world powers such as the US, Russia and China.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100-level from EURA or POLS, OR any 60 points at 100-level from Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
POLS234
POLS234
European Foreign Policy in the 21st Century
Description
This course focuses on how the EU, and its member states, are adapting to an international role in the 21st century. The course will critically examine the institutions of EU foreign and security policy, the creation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and the increasing number of civilian and military crisis management operations. The course assesses the EU's emergent strategy and strategic culture and strands of its foreign policy in action. Particular attention is given to EU development policy, the EU's engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals, EU trade policy, as well as how the EU engages with other world powers such as the US, Russia and China.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Semester Two 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100-level from EURA or POLS, OR any 60 points at 100-level from Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
EURA234

300-level

SPAN301
Advanced Spanish A
Description
The aim of this course is to give students advanced proficiency in Spanish across the four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). The course also introduces students to the history and culture of the different Hispanic countries. By the end of this course students will be able to recognise a variety of discourses and idiomatic expressions as well as communicate at an advanced level in Spanish.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
SPAN202 or placement test.
SPAN302
Advanced Spanish B
Description
This course is a continuation of SPAN301. Students' linguistic skills will be improved and reinforced through extended readings, written assignments and aural/oral activities in class. Grammar will be taught in a cultural content-based context. By the end of this course, students will have a broader knowledge of Hispanic cultures; students will be able to communicate more effectively (orally and in writing) with native and other competent speakers.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
SPAN301 or placement test.
SPAN305
Journey Through Hispanic Civilisation and Culture
Description
This course employs a historical approach to study Hispanic civilisation and culture. The first part of the course will focus on Spanish history and culture and the second part will be devoted to the history and the culture of Latin America. This course requires previous knowledge of Spanish as part of its content and some assessments will be entirely in Spanish.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
Any 45 points at 200 level from any subject, including SPAN202 or placement test.
Restrictions
SPAN205
SPAN312
Advanced Spanish Seminar
Description
This course is designed to place students’ practical knowledge of Spanish within a broader, and scientific framework. Students will be introduced to a variety of linguistic and sociolinguistic topics including a general overview of the history and formation of the language, the sound system, morphology, syntax, varieties of Peninsular and Latin American Spanish, writing styles and register, and idiomatic expressions. The content of this course is designed to engage students to reflect on the use and formation of the Spanish language from a theoretical and a practical approach, and on significant cultural aspects of the Hispanic world, so that they can develop critical skills and do further research while they master their communicative and writing proficiency.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
SPAN302 or equivalent
Restrictions
SPAN412

Not Offered Courses in 2024

100-level

SPAN121
Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Culture
Description
This course is an introduction to the fascinating world of the Hispanic cultures covering Spain, Mexico, Central America, most of South America and much of the Caribbean. Topics covered will revolve around a general approach to the main cultural features of the Spanish-speaking world. The magic and colours of its lands and people will guide students through a pathway of cultural varieties that even sharing the Spanish language they still preserve their indigenous languages and cultural legacy. Ko te toa I a tiki, I a mano o te takatao. [It is the bravery of a multitude, of thousands of people]. The passion and mixture of its music and dances, gastronomy and customs that have always walked hand in hand with the folklore and the festivals, will provide students with stories of unique roots, belief-systems, myths and traditions. A brief historical overview will finally allow students to understand the fine arts’ conglomerate in the Hispanic world as for painting, architecture, literature as well as performing arts and film that draw on very diverse influences. No previous knowledge of the Spanish language is required as it is taught in English.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see SPAN121 course details
Points
15 points